July 2009 marks the spectacular third anniversary of MAXIM Philippines and, in this special issue, we give readers what they’ve long been clamouring for: the sexy sweetheart Jackie Rice on the cover!

It’s been four years since the public first took notice of Jackie Rice when she emerged as the ultimate female survivor in the talent show Starstruck, and, this year, the 19-year old hits her stride. Already busy with her second soap of 2009 Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin, Jackie is marking her transition from ingénue to serious star with this stunning pictorial. It’s well worth the wait.

The July 2009 issue also pays tribute to one of MAXIM’s favourite topics: SEX. The magazine is cocked and loaded with many fascinating features that delve into the various aspects of the theme. The illicit and underground world of Personal Service Providers is explored and brought to light, as are the secret techniques and strategies employed by Pick Up Artists. Native Angeles resident and stand-up funnyman Tim Tayag takes readers on a pictorial trip to his city’s infamous red-light district Fields Avenue.

Erotic film buffs rejoice. This issue takes a closer look at some classics in the genre, from actual sex in mainstream movies to Elwood Perez’ controversial 1985 film Silip starring Sarsi Emanuelle and Maria Isabel Lopez. Actor Dick Israel, the iconic rapist kontrabida in many a Pinoy film, is this month’s MAXIM ICON.

What would MAXIM be without its girls? This month features Kaylani Lei, the half-Filipina sexpot who’s made it big in international porno, Fil-Chinese looker Melissa Chua, Katrina Hermosilla and the Russian pole dancers of Club Divino.

MAXIM July also takes you on an environmentally responsible ride with the newly launched 2010 Toyota Prius, puts you in the ring with the new UFC champ Lyoto Machida, and shows you what to wear when you want to look like Will Devaughn.